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Section 4
Normal Procedures
Pilot´s Operating Handbook
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6) Before starting engine
1. Preflight inspection COMPLETE
2. Passenger briefing COMPLETE
3. Parachute handling briefing COMPLETE
4. Seats, seatbelts, shoulder harnesses ADJUST AND LOCK
5. Canopy CLOSE AND LOCK
6. Brake CHECK
7. Master switch ON
8. Avionics power switch OFF
9. Electrical equipment OFF
10. Alternator ON
11. Wingtip position / Strobe lights ON
4.3 STARTING PROCEDURES
4.3.1 COLD ENGINES
The following starting procedures are recommended, however, the starting conditions may
necessitate some variation from these procedures.
1. Perform preflight inspection.
2. Set propeller governor control to "High RPM" position.
3. Open throttle approximately 1/4 travel.
4. Turn boost pump "ON".
5. Move mixture control to "FULL RICH" until a slight but steady
fuel flow is noted (approximately 3 to 5 seconds) and return
mixture control to "IDLE CUT-OFF".
Turn boost pump "OFF".
6. Engage starter.
7. When engine fires release the ignition switch back to "BOTH".
8. Move mixture control slowly and smoothly to "FULL RICH".
9. Check the oil pressure gauge. If minimum oil pressure is not
indicated within 30 seconds, shut off the engine and determine trouble.
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